Newsboy Caps

Distinctively American, newsboy hats — sometimes called paperboy hats, eight-quarter caps or newsy caps — are ideal for wearers who want to channel their inner Jay Gatsby. Defined by its button-topped, flat cap style and stiff, rounded brim, the newsboy hat was once a hallmark for the lower class during the Great Depression, which is why it is often referred to as a “poor boy cap.” But thanks to Hollywood legends like James Dean and Marlon Brando, the newsboy cap now carries a more stately connotation and can be worn as both a high-style fashion accessory or as a down-to-earth fixture.

At Hats in the Belfry, we carry a newsboy cap for every man’s personal style, including a wool version in a selection of stylish colors and prints. We also offer super stylish leather, tweed, seersucker and linen newsboy caps that come in a variety of colors, sizes and styles. Hats in the Belfry’s own Belfry line includes broad assortment of these hats made in the U.S. with long-lasting materials like 100 percent cotton and Harris Tweed. We also carry caps in this style by Kangol, Stetson, Wigens and other popular brands.